Prepmatter has everything you need to secure the interview and get the offer.

McKinsey is one of the top management consulting firms. Every year they receive more than 200,000 applications and take on less than 1%. If you hope to be among the 1% you will need to ace every part of the application and McKinsey interview process. That is where we come in.

McKinsey is one of the most established consulting firms that has a strong presence in financial services and telecommunication. However, there are other consulting firm options. BCG (Boston Consulting Group) made its name for itself in the consumer goods, automotive and industrials industry. Bain is also another great option, who specialises in more niche industries. Nevertheless, all three industries generally support clients in all areas of business roles from a plethora of industries.

We will show you the right way to emphasize your academic and professional wherewithal, a key indicator of future performance for McKinsey, BCG & Bain. We will also take you through the process of writing an effective cover letter, one that indicates you have researched the firm and know exactly why you want to join.

The first part of the McKinsey, BCG and Bain interview process is the HR Screening Interview. This is typically conducted over the phone. You will be asked about your work history, your reason for choosing a consulting career and why you chose the firm. There may also be questions related to your leadership abilities, entrepreneurial drive and personal impact.

Disclaimer: Not all candidates go through an HR screening interview. It’s more common for senior hires – so it’s about the seniority of the applicant, not the office. Questions asked in HR screening can be covered again in the fit interview portion (first 15 minutes) of the actual interview. So even if an applicant doesn’t go through an HR screening interview, they can be asked those questions later.

Undergraduate students applying for an internship or a post-graduate role will likely have to take the McKinsey Problem Solving Game. If you are hired by McKinsey, you will spend much of your time analysing data, and the Imbellus (McKinsey Problem Solving Game) is designed to see how well you are able to do that. Prepmatter can also help with also other assessments, such as: Pymetrics (BCG and Bain), online case assessment/chatbot (BCG) and potential test (BCG). The Prepmatter team will ensure you are properly prepared to handle the Mckinsey Assessment so you can move on to the next stage of the process.

A large proportion of unsuccessful candidates can trace their downfall to not preparing for the Personal Experience Interview. We will make sure you are not one of them. There are three traits in particular that the interviewer will be looking for: personal impact, entrepreneurial drive and inclusive leadership. Prepmatter also prepares you for any additional questions that could be asking "About yourself", "Why consulting?", "Why McKinsey?" and assorted behavioural questions that allow you to showcase examples of how you overcame business challenges or demonstrated leadership ability.

The Case Interview is another hurdle in the McKinsey interview process as it is different than the one you will encounter during a BCG interview or Bain interview; this is because McKinsey’s case interview is usually interviewer-led, whereas BCG and Bain’s are interviewee-led. Your Prepmatter coach will ensure you arrive for the Case Interview fully prepared, relaxed and confident.